In the first entry of the On the Edges of Europe column, travel journalist Thom Brown ventures to Estonia to explore an abandoned prison turned lakeside resort. Gazing into the abyss, …
Thom Brown
Thom Brown
An award-winning travel writer, Thom Brown has been a digital nomad and freelance travel writer since 2017. He is now based in Tallinn, Estonia, but has lived and worked in countries across five continents. Thom has formed long-term partnerships with several travel websites outside of Intrepid Times, including Projects Abroad, Anyplace, Arcido, and JTG Travel. He has also enjoyed one-off features in publications like Literary Traveler and Travel Lemming. Through this work, he's cultivated a taste for travel with purpose. Having earned a master's degree in Journalism from Falmouth University, Thom also has a journalistic mindset that helps him dig into the history and culture of the places he visits. He is adept at finding and amplifying lesser-heard voices, telling stories that cut through preconceptions. Thom's writing ranges from humorous misadventures to philosophical pondering, providing meaningful content for a range of audiences. You can learn more about Thom's work at thombrown.co.uk.
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Thom Brown sets out to meet the nomadic herders of Mongolia and finds a country straining to redefine itself and embrace a tech-driven future. In a thorough investigation, he speaks …
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At the Viljandi folk festival, an English traveler is granted rare insight into the forging of Estonia’s national identity. As the train traipsed its way out of Tallinn, Estonian summer …
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After three months in Ghana, a British volunteer is forced to abandon his post and travel home when the pandemic strikes. The walls of the Honeysuckle Pub provide a sanctuary …
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A chance discovery of a lost notebook in Slovenia’s capital sends a traveler on an epic quest to return the diary to its rightful owner. Stumbling off the night train …